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Post by Kevin's Thorn on Nov 15, 2009 23:14:34 GMT -5
You really can't let any non-wrestling fan catch you watching RAW while they have a Horny-segment going on. You'll NEVER hear the end of it... trust me.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 15, 2009 23:16:02 GMT -5
I don't suffer him, as I either change the channel or am not watching anyway when he's on; ergo I don't find him insufferable as a result; but if I never saw him again, I'd be completely fine with that.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Nov 15, 2009 23:30:08 GMT -5
My thing with Hornswoggle is, they took a gimmick with a ridiculously short shelf life, and seem to be trying to turn it into a cash cow. The character just can't do anything more than it already has, so why do they have him doing the same basic crap every week?
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Post by The Possum on Nov 15, 2009 23:54:08 GMT -5
I checked "Other" because I find the way he's used to be annoying, but I think if he were used differently he could be very fun, much like when he was Finlay's helper.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Nov 16, 2009 0:11:03 GMT -5
My thing with Hornswoggle is, they took a gimmick with a ridiculously short shelf life, and seem to be trying to turn it into a cash cow. The character just can't do anything more than it already has, so why do they have him doing the same basic crap every week? They're doing this with Santino as well. It feels as if they don't have any idea of what to do with their joke characters besides recycling skits over and over.
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Post by The Charismatic Enabeler on Nov 16, 2009 0:14:40 GMT -5
I liked him when he was Lil Bastard and just hung out under the ring. It all went to hell with the Vince's son angle and the Cena level push.
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Post by Franchise on Nov 16, 2009 0:54:18 GMT -5
f***in' A.
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Post by Cry Me a Wiggle on Nov 16, 2009 3:05:58 GMT -5
My thing with Hornswoggle is, they took a gimmick with a ridiculously short shelf life, and seem to be trying to turn it into a cash cow. The character just can't do anything more than it already has, so why do they have him doing the same basic crap every week? They're doing this with Santino as well. It feels as if they don't have any idea of what to do with their joke characters besides recycling skits over and over. Part of the problem is the damn guest hosts. Instead of writing something unique for each episode, it basically amounts to the creative team doing the same thing: Santino interacts with them, usually in costume, and then they put Hornswoggle in a comedy match.
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Post by celticjobber on Nov 16, 2009 3:12:49 GMT -5
I hate him more than almost anyone who's ever been in WWE. Well, not personally but his character and all the air time he gets.
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Post by spagett on Nov 16, 2009 6:26:08 GMT -5
I hate him more than almost anyone who's ever been in WWE. Well, not personally but his character and all the air time he gets. Same here. They took a gimmick that had a short shelf life and here we are about 3 years later and he is getting bigger pushes than 95% of the roster. Kayfabe wise too he is a horrible little douche. When Cole and King are weeping for someone to stop trying to hurt lil Hornswoggle not only do I think "well he is an adult, it's a match so it's fine" but also the fact that he is such an annoying arse he deserves to be beaten up. Is JBL the only wrestler they allowed to definitively destroy Hornswoggle?
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Post by Perigryn on Nov 16, 2009 7:01:32 GMT -5
I hate him more than almost anyone who's ever been in WWE. Well, not personally but his character and all the air time he gets. Same here. They took a gimmick that had a short shelf life and here we are about 3 years later and he is getting bigger pushes than 95% of the roster. Kayfabe wise too he is a horrible little douche. When Cole and King are weeping for someone to stop trying to hurt lil Hornswoggle not only do I think "well he is an adult, it's a match so it's fine" but also the fact that he is such an annoying arse he deserves to be beaten up. Is JBL the only wrestler they allowed to definitively destroy Hornswoggle? Well, Ted DiBiase did hit the Dream Street on him that one week...not really 'destroying' but it felt good... Honestly, if they really want to give enough time to some of the matches without sacrificing guest host time, you can get rid of the weekly Hornswoggle segments and nobody'd miss it...
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Post by A Dubya (El Hombre Muerto) on Nov 16, 2009 10:06:01 GMT -5
Indifferent, because I don't even watch Raw at this point.
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Post by Push R Truth on Nov 16, 2009 10:10:28 GMT -5
All I know is that when Hornswoggle turns heel, it will be the greatest moment in the history of our sport.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2009 10:53:08 GMT -5
I used to enjoy the Little Bastard, but three things have made me resent him:
1. Cruiserweight Championship: I hated that he won the belt in a "Cruiserweight Open", which he didn't both with most of the match (he just made himself legal at the opening bell and hid for most of the match), and I really hated that the belt was retired with him being the last champion. It just felt like one big middle finger to an entire division, and the belt. But, you know what, Vince never liked cruiserweights. 2. Finlay's Face Turn. Granted, a turn was inevitable for his charge, but it took the wind out of his sails, as he went from a hardass who would hit someone with a shilleleagh without a second's thought to being a goofball who wore dumb derby hats and became just another face. 3. The Paternity Issue. He's made off as Vince's son, but then he became Finlay's. I liked it better when he was his partner in crime.
I don't like him beating Chavo on RAW every week this year, but I can't put that in because Chavo actually is okay about the whole thing (which makes you have to think about him, too).
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Nov 16, 2009 13:01:09 GMT -5
Had to really think about it. I don't hate the actual actor. The character itself? Hands down. It's offensive, it's idiotic, and it's anything but family friendly.
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Post by 4real on Nov 16, 2009 13:02:42 GMT -5
He an be funny some times but recently the bad has far outweighed the good. But you can't deny the reaction he gets from the crowd.
As I said he still has his moments. Like this....
and this....
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Post by angryfan on Nov 16, 2009 13:04:17 GMT -5
Had to really think about it. I don't hate the actual actor. The character itself? Hands down. It's offensive, it's idiotic, and it's anything but family friendly. So you're telling me that all midgets can talk using actual words, don't act like/get perceived as small children, and don't have magical powers that border on cartoon characters? Man, if only I were about four inches shorter I'd prove ya wrong, I'd paint a giant tunnel on the wall and run right through it while squealing and wearing a silly hat.
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Post by hargh on Nov 16, 2009 13:06:32 GMT -5
I don't care as much as I used to about Hornswoggle. What annoys me more is why Finlay still has his theme music.
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Post by manstis1804 on Nov 16, 2009 13:09:08 GMT -5
Hornswoggle is getting more of a push than a lot of deserving people right now, it's quite stupid. I think they'll stop using him so often once the celebrity host thing is over, but who knows when that will be?
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Post by manstis1804 on Nov 16, 2009 13:09:49 GMT -5
You really can't let any non-wrestling fan catch you watching RAW while they have a Horny-segment going on. You'll NEVER hear the end of it... trust me. Unless it's with your 14 year old sister who thinks it's all really cute.
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